For-profit zine dedicated to Thief (Yami Bakura x Malik Ishtar) & Citronshipping (Thief King Bakura x Malik Ishtar).
๐ SFW+NSFW
๐ STATUS: Shipping ๐ฆ
๐ฃ Distribution Update โผ๏ธ
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๐ฟ Digital zines will be sent out this Friday! The files will be sent to the emails provided to us at the time of purchase.
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๐ช Leftover sales will begin towards the end of summer (August/September)! We'll provide more details closer to the date โ
Mark Your Calendars! ๐ ๐
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Preorders go live Friday, October 6 and will run until Sunday, December 3! Our shop's link will be posted on all our socials๐๐
While you're waiting, enjoy this first look at our zine's stunning front cover by
@aestromeri
!
#thiefshipping
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โจ๏ธ Our interest check is LIVE!! โจ๏ธ
These two really didn't need the ego boost, but thank you so much for the support! Share the news and help us make this zine the best it can be by filling out the form linked in the replies, open now until FEB 6 ๐ฅ
#thiefshipping
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โจ๏ธ Preorders for the Thieves Zine are now LIVE ๐๐๐
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๐ October 6 - December 3, 2023
This 136 page zine was brought to life by 22 amazing artists and 5 incredible writers! Check out the thread for details on bundles and pricing (USD)๐งต๐
๐ฎ Help our favourite thieves make their way to the treasure!
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Uh oh, it looks like theyโve run into a snake den near the tomb's entrance ๐โ Itโs going to takeย 15 Retweets and 40 Likes for Bakuraโs flame to burn bright enough to scare them off!
#thiefshipping
#citronshipping
๐ฎ Amazing! They've made it into the final room!
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Looks like the treasure is sealed behind a riddle and a strange puzzle. Bakura can't read, so it's up to the bookish Malik to unlock the chest ๐๐ก
Help him out with 35 Retweets and 90 Likes!
#thiefshipping
#citronshipping
๐ฎ Success! Diabound has joined your party ๐๐ค
(Malik doesn't seem too happy about that...)
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Next up: Help Bakura and Malik avoid the traps and navigate their way to the treasure room! Cheer them on with 25 Retweets and 75 Likes!
#thiefshipping
#citronshipping
Happy Spicy Pumpkin Season ๐ฅ๐๐ฅ
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We're nearing completion with the zine's layout! It looks like we're going to have 136 pages, aka 69 (๐) spreads of glorious Thief/Citron content! Preorders will be launching soon, so keep an eye out โจ
#thiefshipping
#citronshipping
Back Cover Revealโจ
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Here's a full look at the Thieves Zine's gorgeous back cover!
We'll be announcing our preorder period on Monday (9/25)๐, so keep an eye out for your chance to have this beautiful work of art watermark free~๐ค
#thiefshipping
#citronshipping
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๐ฎ Success! Diabound has joined your party ๐๐ค
(Malik doesn't seem too happy about that...)
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Next up: Help Bakura and Malik avoid the traps and navigate their way to the treasure room! Cheer them on with 25 Retweets and 75 Likes!
#thiefshipping
#citronshipping
๐ฎ Help our favourite thieves make their way to the treasure!
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Uh oh, it looks like theyโve run into a snake den near the tomb's entrance ๐โ Itโs going to takeย 15 Retweets and 40 Likes for Bakuraโs flame to burn bright enough to scare them off!
#thiefshipping
#citronshipping
๐ข Production Updateโจ
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Our front and back covers are finalised! Both illustrations are collaborations between three of our mods:
@aestromeri
,
@koutone9
, and
@StarDreamiie
!
Thirsty for more ๐๐ง๐ฆ? RT this post 50 times for another sneak peek!
#thiefshipping
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Back Cover Sneak Peek Pt. 2 ๐
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Here's a bit of belly and thigh to go along with that heaping helping of chest meat ๐
RT this post 55 times for a full reveal!
#thiefshipping
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๐ฃ LAST CALLโผ๏ธ
Thanks for over 250 responses so far! This is the last weekend before our interest check closes on FEB 6โ๏ธCheck out the form linked in the replies and don't miss your chance to let us know what you'd like to see from this zine ๐๐ฅ
#thiefshipping
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๐ฃ Production Update!
Manu photos of the acrylic stand stretch goal ๐๐จ This lovely stand drawn by
@koutone9
will be included in all physical orders!
๐จ ALERT, ALERT โผ
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Check out this adorable early bird charm designed by
@aestromeri
๐ชบ Every physical preorder made during the first 72 hours of sales will receive this charm for FREE
Stay tuned! We'll be announcing the dates for our preorder period next Monday (9/25)๐
๐ฎ Amazing! They've made it into the final room!
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Looks like the treasure is sealed behind a riddle and a strange puzzle. Bakura can't read, so it's up to the bookish Malik to unlock the chest ๐๐ก
Help him out with 35 Retweets and 90 Likes!
#thiefshipping
#citronshipping
HUGE thank you to our head Mod
@aestromeri
for writing and illustrating this closing comic ๐โจ
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Sooo~ How did you like our little game? You can look forward to even more Citronshipping goodness once zine preorders open this summer ๐จ๐
๐ฃ Production Update!
We've just received updated photos of the Early Bird charm from our manu! Note that starry sparkle ๐ค๐ปโจ๏ธ
Artwork by
@aestromeri
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โจ Our final stretch goal has been unlocked! This angelically demonic hard enamel pin by
@aestromeri
will be included in all Citron and Pomelo bundles!
๐ฃ Production Update!
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Manu photos of the double-sided charm illustrated by
@ZombieisOK
! This iridescent charm features Thief King Bakura on one side and Malik on the other โ๐
๐ข Production Updateโจ
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Here's a look at another merch sample! This adorable double-sided charm features a colourful rainbow finish and artwork from
@mentakoY2K
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#thiefshipping
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โจ๏ธ Our second stretch goal has been unlocked! This adorable Thief + Citron scrunchie by
@aestromeri
will be included in all Citron, Pomelo, and Yuzu Bundles!
โณ๏ธ Just a few hours left until preorders open!
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While you're waiting, take a look at our stretch goals! Once we hit their target numbers, they'll be included in all qualifying orders ๐๐
Just in case you missed some, here's a recap of the THIEVES zine's wonderful ๐จ Artists and ๐ Writers! Icons with a โญ have also contributed artwork towards our zine's accompanying merch ๐งธ
๐ฃ Production Update!
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Scrunchies were received by our US shipper this past Wednesday! They'll be shipping a portion to our international shipper next week ๐๐จ
๐จ Get $5 off the Citron Bundle by entering Promo Code LEMONLOVE at checkout! Sale starts Friday, November 24 at 12:00AM [CST] ๐ค๐
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...A Black Friday Sale that's actually on Friday? Wild ๐คฏ (1/3)
๐ Introducing: Mod Caliโจ๏ธ
Say hello to our talented head mod,
@aestromeri
! A fantastic artist and designer, THIEVES is a love letter brought to life through their leadership and experience ๐๐
๐ฃ Production Update!
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We received our die-cut stickers earlier last week, just before the California skies turned gloomy ๐ง
Check out the amazing designs by
@ZombieisOK
,
@taichi16x
, and
@Kamy2425
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๐ข Production Updateโจ
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Our first merch samples came in and we're excited to show off what our contributors have been working on! First up is this iridescent, double-sided charm featuring artwork by
@ZombieisOK
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#thiefshipping
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Here's a sneak peek of our limited run charm by
@aestromeri
! This will be available exclusively to physical, early bird preorders once our shop opensโจ๏ธ
Stay tuned for the full reveal at a later date ๐
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๐๐ Artist Check-in Preview ๐จ
Hereโs a sneak peek at some of the amazing comics and illustrations our artist contributors have been working on! This is just a tiny taste of what we have in store and weโre super excited to unveil even more as the preorder date inches closer โจ
๐ Introducing: Mod Luisaโจ๏ธ
Please welcome
@koutone9
, the creative mastermind behind our branding and graphics! Her bold style and colour palettes are giving a whole new meaning to the words 'eye candy' ๐ญ๐
โจ๏ธ Preorders for the Thieves Zine are now LIVE ๐๐๐
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๐ October 6 - December 3, 2023
This 136 page zine was brought to life by 22 amazing artists and 5 incredible writers! Check out the thread for details on bundles and pricing (USD)๐งต๐
โจTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
Give it up for the amazingly talented
@DragonBeak
๐ Let it be known that the mod team fully supports her dream of making Bakura: The Musical a thing ๐๐ฉท
โ๏ธ Time's running out! The early bird special ends tomorrow at 5:00PM [PST]. Order soon to receive a FREE bonus charm by
@aestromeri
with your physical order!
๐ The physical zine on its own will also return to its regular price of $40 USD after tomorrow at 5:00PM [PST]!
๐ Don't forget! All physical preorders made during the first 72 hours will receive this FREE bonus charm by
@aestromeri
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This offer ends on Monday, October 9 at 5:00PM [PST] โณ๏ธ
Thanks so much for filling in our interest check! We wanted to address some of the more common questions and concerns we received ๐
Check out the thread to read more!
โ ๏ธ REMINDER! This is the LAST WEEK to preorder the Thieves Zine before our storefront closes on December 4 at 12:00am [PST] โ๏ธ
๐Any leftover sales will be extremely limited; complete bundles are not guaranteed.
๐ No stretch goal items will be included with leftover sales!
โจ๏ธ Preorders for the Thieves Zine are now LIVE ๐๐๐
โ๏ธ
๐ October 6 - December 3, 2023
This 136 page zine was brought to life by 22 amazing artists and 5 incredible writers! Check out the thread for details on bundles and pricing (USD)๐งต๐
โจ๏ธTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
Last, but definitely not least, we threw down Monster Reborn to summon
@dmbakura
โ๐ as our final artist contributor!
๐๐ Hello & happy 2024! Our manus were on break in December, but as of this week we've officially begun ordering product! Please remember that Lunar New Year may increase our production times, but we'll keep everyone updated as goods come in.
Thanks again for your patience!
โจ๏ธTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
We're extremely excited to announce our next contributor! The amazing
@Kamy2425
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Their artwork will also be featured on some of our zine's accompanying merch ๐๐
โ๏ธ LAST CALL! Our storefront will close on December 4 at 12:00am [PST]!
๐Any leftover sales will be extremely limited; complete bundles are not guaranteed.
๐ No stretch goal items will be included with leftover sales!
โจ๏ธ Preorders for the Thieves Zine are now LIVE ๐๐๐
โ๏ธ
๐ October 6 - December 3, 2023
This 136 page zine was brought to life by 22 amazing artists and 5 incredible writers! Check out the thread for details on bundles and pricing (USD)๐งต๐
โณ๏ธ Just a few hours left until preorders open!
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While you're waiting, take a look at our stretch goals! Once we hit their target numbers, they'll be included in all qualifying orders ๐๐
If you're new, here's a quick look at the THIEVES mod team ๐ Icons with a โญ have also contributed artwork towards our zine's accompanying merch ๐งธ
Zine layout and merch samples are underway! We're aiming to have preorders open in time for spooky season ๐ป๐
โจ๏ธTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
The cast of DM leaves a lasting impression, whether you like it or not ๐ Please welcome our next contributor,ย
@zombieisok
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His steamy artwork will be featured on our zineโs accompanying merch, including one of our stretch goals ๐๐
โจTHIEVES Artist Spotlights ๐๐
Nothing brings people closer than shared brainrot at way-too-early-oโclock โ๏ธ
Please welcome our next contributors,ย
@Raunchybanana69
and
@2334242xiao
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๐ Don't forget! All physical preorders made during the first 72 hours will receive this FREE bonus charm by
@aestromeri
๐
This offer ends on Monday, October 9 at 5:00PM [PST] โณ๏ธ
๐ Introducing: Mod Sosoโจ๏ธ
Last, but certainly not least, the amazing
@StarDreamiie
! Rounding out our art mods, Soso is an incredible artist and animator as well as a true veteran of the YGO fandom! She even remembers a time when the Thief King was called 'Akefia' ๐ซ โ๏ธ
Tragic, yet somehow still a better love story than the one with the glittery vampires ๐ญ Please welcome the amazingly talentedย
@trollskined
๐ as our next contributor!
Their vibrant artwork will also be featured on two postcard prints included with select bundles ๐๐
โ ๏ธ UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming response (๐ฅบ) we've begun clearing digital orders from our queue. Digital sales made via Payp*l may receive an 'Item Shipped' notice, however digital zines will NOT be sent until physical orders have been shipped.
๐ Introducing Mod Sonniโจ๏ธ
A round of applause for our lead writing mod, the wonderful
@sonnista
! Whether you want your heart warmed or ripped out of your chest, salted, and stepped on, she's got the perfect fic for you โ๏ธ๐๐
โจ๏ธTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
How many of YOUR core memories have these two invaded? Weโre excited to announce the talentedย
@ghostsjogging
โโ ๐ as our next contributor!
โจTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
Something tells us the Thief King would strongly approve of this approachโฆ Weโre excited to announce the wonderfully talented
@andr0nap
๐ as the next contributor to our zine!
โจ๏ธTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
Everyone say โthank youโ to Thiefshipping for inventing love ๐คง๐ Introducing our next contributor,
@mentakoY2K
โโ ๐
Hekaโs stunning artwork will also be featured on our zineโs accompanying merch ๐๐
โจTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
These boys have stolen the hearts of Yu-Gi-Oh fans worldwide~ Introducing our next contributor,
@nHkqscAVUchtN9Y
๐
๐ Introducing: Mod Jessโจ๏ธ
Give
@waitamomoment
a warm welcome! She's the newest member of our team. Funny, reliable, skilled and super talented, she'll be sure to make this project a successful reality ๐๐
And that's a wrap! Preorder sales for the Thieves zine are now closed! Follow our socials
@thieveszine
on Twitter, Tumblr, and IG for production and shipping updates ๐๐๐
๐๐ Writer Check-in Preview ๐
Enjoy these juicy snippets from just some of the fics featured in our zine! With a maximum word count of 4500, our talented writers are itching to inflict maxiumum emotional damage to our lovely readers ๐๐ป๐ฅ
โจTHIEVES Writer Spotlight ๐๐
Nothing goes better with Thiefshipping than stubbornness and a heavy helping of angst ๐ฅ Introducing our second writing contributor,
@micheladlondon
๐
โจTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
Whether Thiefshipping was your introduction to shipping or your latest obsession, these two have a unique way of bringing people together ๐
Please give a warm welcome to our next contributor, May ๐ Check them out on Tumblr and IG @/yuniimayโจ๏ธ
โจ๏ธTHIEVES Writer Spotlight ๐๐
Yu-Gi-Oh โ you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave ๐๐๐ Please welcomeย Meg ๐, the first of our writing contributors!
โจTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
How many of YOUR core memories have these two wriggled into? Give it up for our next contributor, the amazing
@kidmoddo
๐
Apologies for that thread coming in piece by piece but this lovely functioning platform ATE our drafts and ๐ฉ but we're fine, it's fine
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT SO FAR EVERYONE WE LOVE YOU ๐๐
โจTHIEVES Writer Spotlight ๐๐
The feeling of having your heart shattered makes the steamy payoff that much sweeter ๐๐ฆ๐ We're proud to announce Rochelle ๐ as our third and final writing contributor!
โจ๏ธTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
Never underestimate the power of an AMV ๐ช๐ปGive it up for our next contributor, Celeste ๐
Check him out on Tumblr @/ctrl-alt-cel!
โจTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
If canon wonโt give these two the happy ending they deserve, weโll just have to do it ourselves ๐ค Introducing the lovelyย
@k_elpie
๐
A print featuring her spicy artwork of our favourite boys will be included in select bundles ๐ฅ
โจ๏ธTHIEVES Artist Spotlight ๐๐
Another heart successfully stolen ๐ We're happy to announce
@taichi16x
๐ as our next contributor!
Taichiโs adorable art will also be featured on our zineโs accompanying merch ๐๐
๐ฃ Under 5 hours left until our Early Bird specials end!
Buy your physical copies before 5:00PM [PST] to receive a FREE bonus charm by
@aestromeri
๐ and a $5.00 USD discount on physical zine-only orders!
๐ Don't forget! All physical preorders made during the first 72 hours will receive this FREE bonus charm by
@aestromeri
๐
This offer ends on Monday, October 9 at 5:00PM [PST] โณ๏ธ
๐ฆ Shipping Updates - March 15, 2024
๐ฆ USA || All Yuzu Bundle orders were shipped on Monday (3/11). You should have received an email from B!g Cartel containing your tracking number, plus an additional email from us confirming your order was sent. (1/4)
๐งฐ Production Update - Feb 23, 2024
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๐ฆ USA, ๐ International || Production on the scrunchies for Citron, Pomelo, and Yuzu Bundles has started; we'll post sample photos as soon as we receive them! (1/2)
๐ฆ Shipping Updates - April 15, 2024
๐ฆ USA, ๐ International || Enamel pins are en route to our US shipper and are expected to arrive this week. There was an unexpected production delay that extended their ETA by one week. (1/3)
๐ฆ Shipping Updates - Jan 24, 2024
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๐ฆ USA || Anyone with a (physical) zine only or Lemon Bundle order should have received an email from us regarding any address changes or updates. We expect to begin shipping these orders in early February. (1/3)